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Raising the Wind (1961) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Raising the Wind at a Glance
Raising the Wind is a 1961 comedy film helmed by Gerald Thomas, with a cast led by James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips and Paul Massie. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and was released on September 6, 1961. Raising the Wind is rated 6.3/10 by TMDB users across 11 votes.

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'Carry On' director Gerald Thomas helms this comedy caper featuring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid James, Leslie Phillips, Kenneth Williams, Liz Fraser and Eric Barker. The film follows the hi-jinks of a group of music students who move into a shared flat in order to cut costs and have somewhere to practice their instruments. Things get tricky when Mervyn Hughes (Phillips) accidentally sells one of his compositions to an advertising agency and risks losing his scholarship. Can he and his friends find a way to raise the money to buy back the song rights?
Where “Raising the Wind” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

James Robertson Justice
Sir Benjamin Boyd

Leslie Phillips
Mervyn Hughes

Paul Massie
Malcolm Stewart

Kenneth Williams
Harold Chesney

Liz Fraser
Miranda Kennaway

Eric Barker
Dr. Morgan Rutherford

Jennifer Jayne
Jill Clemons
Jimmy Thompson
Alex Spendlove

Sidney James
Sid

Esma Cannon
Mrs. Deevens

Geoffrey Keen
Sir John

Jill Ireland
Janet
Frequently Asked Questions About Raising the Wind
When was Raising the Wind released?
Raising the Wind was released on September 6, 1961.
What is the runtime of Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind stars James Robertson Justice as Sir Benjamin Boyd, Leslie Phillips as Mervyn Hughes, Paul Massie as Malcolm Stewart and Kenneth Williams as Harold Chesney. The cast also includes Liz Fraser, Eric Barker, Jennifer Jayne and Jimmy Thompson.
Who directed Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind was directed by Gerald Thomas. The screenplay is credited to Bruce Montgomery.
What genre is Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind is listed on TMDB as a comedy film.
What is the TMDB score of Raising the Wind?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.3/10 from 11 votes.
What movies are similar to Raising the Wind?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Raising the Wind include Much Ado About Nothing (2013), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), Taking Care of Business (1990), A Song Is Born (1948) and The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978).
Can I stream the full movie of Raising the Wind on 123Movies?
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